Notre Dame center Dan Wenger plans transfer to Florida

Former St. Thomas Aquinas OL played for Charlie Weis at Notre Dame

GAINESVILLE – An offensive lineman that Florida offensive coordinator Charlie Weis recruited to Notre Dame plans to transfer to Florida, his high school coach confirmed.

Center Dan Wenger, a Coral Springs native, intends to transfer to Florida after an injury-plagued career with the Fighting Irish.

"I'm aware of Danny Wenger transferring to the University of Florida," said George Smith, Wenger's coach at St. Thomas Aquinas. "It's a very good situation for both parties.

"Dan Wenger's a great player. He's a great kid," Smith added. "He's a kid that'll work like heck."

Wenger came to Notre Dame in 2006, Weis' second year as the Irish's head coach, but has dealt with injuries throughout his career. Wenger redshirted his freshman year. According to reports, he received a sixth year of eligibility after suffering two concussions early in the 2010 season. He did not play last year, and Notre Dame's medical staff did not clear him to return to football.

Smith said Wenger plans to enroll at the end of June. He indicated that Wenger would get medical clearance to play.

"It's all cleared, all cleared up," Smith said.

Werner, a 6-foot-4, 298-pound center, would help Florida with one of its greatest positions of need. Florida has 13 scholarship offensive linemen and is replacing Mike Pouncey, who was taken 15th overall in the NFL Draft, at center.

Sam Robey was listed atop the depth chart at the start of spring practice, but Florida moved Jonotthan Harrison to center during spring practice/

Florida offensive line coach Frank Verducci coached that position at Notre Dame in 2009.

Smith wasn't sure what degree Wenger would pursue. Since he has already graduated, Wenger would have to enroll in a graduate program Notre Dame doesn't offer.

It's unclear whether Wenger has applied or been accepted at Florida. He would also need a waiver from the NCAA to be eligible to play football at Florida.